Of these, there were 71 house fires, 15 fires at production facilities, 7 vehicle fires, 8 fires at residential and commercial properties, 51 other types of fires, and 1 forest fire.

The fires injured three people and caused 3.4 billion VND in damage.

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The fire broke out in Nam Tu Liem district (Hanoi) on the morning of the 29th of Tet. Photo: V.Lieu

Also according to the representative of the Fire Prevention and Rescue Police Department, the number of fires decreased in all three criteria of number of cases, human damage, and property damage compared to the Lunar New Year of Giap Thin 2024.

Specifically, the number of fires decreased by 20, property damage was estimated to decrease by 3.2 billion VND (3.4/6.6 billion VND), and no fires or explosions occurred that caused serious damage to people and property.

"The main cause of the fire was electrical short circuits and careless use of fire and heat sources," said a representative of the Fire Prevention and Rescue Police Department.

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Hanoi Fire Prevention and Rescue Police saved a family in a fire on New Year's Eve. Photo: CACC

Implementing the Prime Minister's Directive on a number of urgent solutions in fire prevention and rescue work at facilities with fire and explosion risks, and crowded places during the New Year and Lunar New Year 2025, the Fire Prevention and Rescue Police force nationwide has focused on drastically and synchronously implementing measures to ensure fire prevention and rescue safety.

"The Fire Prevention and Rescue Police Force will strengthen propaganda and provide guidance on fire prevention and rescue knowledge and skills for people; organize fire prevention and rescue safety inspections; practice fire prevention and rescue plans at facilities with high risk of fire and explosion...", a representative of the Fire Prevention and Rescue Police Department emphasized.